Parks Commission Minutes 07-19-1995AINUrlis
REGULAR MEIn NG - PARKS COMMLSSION
Wednesday, July I th,1995.4:80 p.m.
Members Present: Bruce Thielen, Larry Nolan, Fran Fair, Steve Andrews,
Earl Smith
Staff Present: Jeff O Neill, Roger Mack, Wanda Kraemer
1. Vail ta radar.
Acting Chairman Larry Nolan called the meeting to order because Chairman
Thielen would be late.
2. Consideration of approving tho miniitgs for Ia meetiny,
EARL SMITH MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE
JUNE 21ST MEETING. SECONDED BY FRAN FAIR. MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Gonairipmtion of adding agenda items
The following items were added:
1. Setting fall softball league fees.
2. Review status of Chamber of Commerce information sign.
3. Discuss fishing pier grant.
4. Discussion of neighborhood meetings for comprehensive plan.
b. Scheduling a date for the City Council and Planning Commission tour
of the parks.
Chairman Theilen arrived at the meeting
Mike Mitchell and Jack Nelson attended representing the Monticello Hockey
Association.
Jeff O'Neill, Assistant Administrator, reviewed the agreement that was
previously discussed. The Hockey Association would provide the labor and
the city the funds to build and repair the hockey rinks at the 4th Street Park.
Due to the present state of disrepair the hockey rink will not be sato to use
during the next hockey season so repairs need to be completed for winter.
Mack stated that he only has summer help through August so if repairs are
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needed this item should be on Monday nights council meeting.
Nelson asked if two smaller hockey rinks would tit in place of the present one
and still have adequate lighting available?
There was also discussion that more lighting is needed. Roger Mack, Park
Superintendent, would work with the Hockey Association on developing
better lighting and arrangement of the rinks.
EARL SMITH MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE FUNDING
PROGRAM FOR THE 4TH STREET PARK HOCKEY RINK (S) AND
DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE THE LAYOUT ON THE SIZE, LOCATION,
AND LIGHTING OF THE RINKS. THE HOCKEY RINK (S) SHOULD BE
BUILT THIS YEAR WITH REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE 1996 BUDGET.
FRAN FAIR SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion carried unanimously.
Jeff O'Neill would add this item to the City Council meeting July 24th, 1995.
Dismaidnn ofd mnhtinn of Went SriM"g Q -
(Please try to view changes made to warming house before meeting.)
The doors and windows were removed from the warming house which did
improved the appearance. Earl Smith recommended that the outside of the
building be painted. Atter discussion it was agreed to wait until the
comprehensive plan was complete to make any recommendations on the
changes at the West Bridge park.
Bruce Theilen, Chairman, discussed budgeting for a comprehensive park
plan. The City should seriously look at a long range park plan. There will be
many items needed in the near future that money should be set aside for
each year. The Commission would like to see a Comprehensive Park Plan
established along with the update of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
O'Neill stated that he would talk to Northwest Associated Consultants on a
coat to add a more detailed park plan to the comprehensive plan that is now
being updated. Perhaps a reduced price would be possible due to the fact
that much of the research supporting the plan is complete.
The Commission discussed which items in the Possible Budget Items
worksheet would be prioritized for the 1996 budget. Following is a summary
of the Park's Commission budget items:
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7, Disnuaainn of arinu 'nn of rules of atiqugUe f rajl thway.
The Parks Commission was in agreement that there should be rules of
1- etiquette for the pathway and assisted staff by reviewing a draft of rules that
were presented. Staff should update rules as needed and have signs made
for along the pathway. The community should be educated through the
newspaper, radio, schools, and pamphlets.
The'Cmnd opening" celebration was set for the first week of October 1995.
8. DIJ =.
1. Fall So hall LenjUp Fees.
Roger Mack, Parks Superintendent, asked the Commission if there
should be a charge for the fall softball leagues. Mack explained that in
the summer the fee is $125 per team for 20 games. There are teams
that would like to play in the fall but the season is approximately 12
games.
LARRY NOLAN MADE A MOTION TO CHARGE $100 FOR THE
FALL SOFTBALL LEAGUES. SECONDED BY EARL SMITH.
CMotion passed unanimously.
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Larry Nolan reported that the Chamber of Commerce was still working
on ideas for the community reader board.
FSahiogEies•
Mayor Fjle had recommended the Parke Commission check into
applying for grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources for a fishing pier. Bruce Thielen in the past had applied for
the fishing pier grants for the Wright County Parke Department. He
thought it was a very good project and worth the time to apply. The
piers can be left in the water all year but do require some maintenance
in the fall. A city applies to the DNR and if the location is acceptable
they are put on a waiting list. The Commission recommended staff to
apply for the Sahing pier. If the location of Ellison Park will not work
maybe a joint effort with Wright County at the Montissippi Park.
Neighborhood mppfinga.
Jeff ONeill gave a review of the Planning Commission meeting where
Steve Grittman, City Planner, summarized the neighborhood
meetings. The priorities in the community were; a community center,
upgrading the downtown area, improving the river front area, reserve
ample public space.
Co +n '1 To ir.
The Commission discussed the tour of the parks with the City Council
and Planning Commission. The members agreed that in the near
future Monticello would need a long range park plan and this would be
a good opportunity to demonstrate to the other commissions the park
needs. The tour was set for August 16th at 4:30 in place of the regular
meeting. After the tour it would be decided if the commission would
meet again in August.
Lions
The Lions have expressed interest in another park project. (The
shelter that was built in Ellison has been a big asset to the City.)
Earl Smith volunteered to meeting the Lions and discuss the specifics
of their interest.
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FRN FAIP.'. —AXE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.
SECONDED BY STEVE ANDREWS.
Respectfully submitted,
Wanda Kraemer
Development Services Terhmman
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